Antiinflammatory 4,5-diaryl-α,α-bis (polyhalomethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamines

ABSTRACT

4,5-Diaryl-α,α-bis(polyhalomethyl)-2-thiophene-methanamines, such as 4,5-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-α,α-bis-(trifluoromethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamine, useful for treating arthritis and/or alleviating pain.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to antiinflammatory diaryl thiophenes.

A number of references, such as Compt. Rend., 242, 1738 (1956) and Z.CHem., 13, 57 (1973), disclose the preparation of 2,3-diarylthiophenes.

G. F. Il'in, et al. in J. Org. Chem. (USSR), 15, 2012 (1979) disclosethe reaction of thiophene with N-methylsulfonylhexafluoroacetone imineto giveN-methanesulfonyl-α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamine. Nobiological activity is reported for this compound.

There is a continuing need for safe and effective antiinflammatoryagents. Inflammation is a disease process characterized by redness,fever, swelling, and pain. Arthritis, in its various forms, is the mostprevalent, chronic, and severe of the inflammatory diseases. Traumaticinjury and infection also involve inflammation, and antiinflammatorydrugs are often used in their treatment. The usefulness of mostcommercial antiinflammatories is limited because of toxicity and adverseside-effects. Many produce gastric irritation and other effects, such aschanges in blood cells and central nervous system. Adreno-corticalsteroids produce gastric irritation and suppression of normal adrenalfunction.

The present invention results from efforts to develop new antiarthriticcompounds with good antiinflammatory activity and minimal side effectsthat could be more effective in treating arthritis than presentlyavailable drugs.

In addition to antiinflammatory properties, some compounds of thisinvention have analgesic activity. This additional property is desirablein treatment of arthritis or related diseases; however, such compoundscan be employed solely to alleviate pain.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to novel antiinflammatory compounds of Formula I:##STR1## where

R₁ and R₂ independently=CF₃, CF₂ H, CFCl₂, CF₂ Cl, CClFH or CCl₂ H;

R₃ and R₄ independently=pyridyl or ##STR2## where

X=H, F, Cl, Br, NO₂, C₁ -C₂ alkyl, OR₇, --N(R₇)₂ or R₇ S(O)_(n) ; where

n=0, 1 or 2;

Y=H, F or Cl with the proviso that when Y is F or Cl, then X is F, Cl orH;

R₅ =H or alkyl of 1-3 carbons;

R₆ =H or alkyl of 1-3 carbons; and

R₇ =alkyl of 1-2 carbons;

or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof.

Preferred compounds for utility considerations and/or ease of synthesisare where: R₅ and R₆ =H and

(a) at least one of R₁ and R₂ =CF₃ ; or

(b) R₃ and R₄ independently= ##STR3## where

X=H, F, Br, Cl, CH₃ O, (CH₃)₂ N, CH₃ S(O)_(n) ;where

n=O, 1 or 2; and Y=H.

More preferred compounds are where: R₅ and R₆ =H and

(a) R₁ and R₂ =CF₃ ; or

(b) R₃ and R₄ independently= ##STR4## where

X=H, F, Cl, CH₃ S or CH₃ O; and

Y=H.

Most preferred compounds are where:

R₁ and R₂ =CF₃ ; and

R₃ and R₄ independently= ##STR5## where

X=F or CH₃ S;

Y=H; and

R₅ and R₆ =H.

Specifically preferred compounds are:

4,5-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamine;and

4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylthiophenyl)-α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamine.

Synthesis

The compounds of the invention may be prepared by the followingreactions:

Method A ##STR6##

A 2,3-diarylthiophene II is reacted with a strong base such as n-butyllithium or t-butyl lithium in an aprotic solvent such astetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether or toluene optionally in the presence ofa complexing agent such as tetramethylethylenediamine and then treatedwith a N-silylated halogenated ketone imine. The reaction can be carriedout at a temperature from -78° to 110° .

The product from the previous step is then treated with aqueous acid ata temperature from 0° to 100° to give compound Ia.

Method B ##STR7##

A 2-bromo-4,5-diarylthiophene III is treated with a strong base such asn-butyl lithium or t-butyl lithium in an aprotic solvent such astetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether or toluene optionally in the presence ofa complexing agent such as tetramethylethylenediamine at a temperaturefrom -78° to 40° , preferably at -30° to 30° C. The resultant lithiothiophene is treated with a N-silyated halogenated ketone imine at atemperature from -78° to 110° and then treated with aqueous acid at atemperature from 0° to 100° to give compound Ia.

2-Bromo-4,5-diarylthiophenes are prepared by the reaction of a2,3-diarylthiophene II with bromine (1 equivalent) in a solvent such asmethylene chloride, acetic acid or their mixture at a temperature from-20° to 30° .

Method C ##STR8##

A 2,3-diarylthiophene II is reacted with a strong base such as n-butyllithium or t-butyl lithium in an aprotic solvent such astetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether or toluene optionally in the presence ofa complexing agent such as tetramethylethylenediamine and then treatedwith a N-alkylated halogenated ketone imine to give compound Ib. Thereaction can be carried out at a temperature from -78° to 100° C.

Method D ##STR9##

A 2-bromo-4,5-diarylthiophene is treated with a strong base such asn-butyl lithium or t-butyl lithium in an aprotic solvent such astetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether or toluene optionally in the presence ofa complexing agent such as tetramethylethylenediamine at a temperaturefrom -78° to 40° C., preferably at -30° to 30° C. The resultant lithiothiophene is treated with a N-alkylated ketone imine at a temperaturefrom -78° to 110° C. to give compound Ib.

Method E ##STR10##

Compound Ia in an aprotic solvent such as tetrahydrofuran ordimethylformamide is treated with an alkylating agent such as methyliodide or dimethyl sulfate in the presence of a base such a n-butyllithium or sodium hydride to give compound Ib.

Method F ##STR11##

A dibromothiophene of structure IV in an aprotic solvent such as diethylether or tetrahydrofuran at a temperature from -78° to 35° C. ismetallated with a reagent such as n-butyl lithium or magnesium and thentreated with a N-silylated halogenated ketone imine. The resultantintermediate is further treated with a reagent such as n-butyl lithiumor magnesium and then with an alkylating agent. Treatment with aqueousacid at a temperature from 0° to 100° then gives compound Ia.

2,3-Dibromo-4,5-diarylthiophenes IV are prepared by reaction of a2,3-diarylthiophene with bromine (2 equivalents) in a solvent mixturesuch as methylene chloride and acetic acid at a temperature from 10° to55°.

The compounds of the invention and their synthesis are illustratedfurther by the following examples. All temperatures are in degreesCentigrade.

EXAMPLE 14,5-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamine

2,3-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)thiophene (2.96 g, 10 mmole) was dissolved in 75ml toluene and the volume reduced by approximately two thirds bydistillation. The cooled solution was diluted with 100 ml diethyl ether,cooled to 0° and treated with 1.6 M n-butyl lithium (7 ml, 11 mmole).The reaction mixture was heated at reflux for 1.5 hours, cooled to 0°and treated dropwise with a solution of N-trimethylsilylhexafluoroacetone imine (2.8 g, 12 mmole) in 5 ml diethyl ether. Thereaction mixture was stirred for 4 hours at 0° and then quenched withwater.

The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate and the combinedorganics washed with brine, dried and concentrated on the rotaryevaporator.

The residue was dissolved in 100 ml ethanol, treated with 20 ml 1N HCland heated at reflux for 20 minutes. The ethanol was removed in vacuoand the residue extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic extracts werewashed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, 1N NaOH, and brine, dried andconcentrated on the rotary evaporator. Chromatography on silica gel andrecrystallization from hexanes gave the title compound (2.36 g), m.p.87°-90°. Infrared and proton NMR spectra were consistent with theassigned structure. MS 461 (M⁺), 392 (M--CF₃).

Anal. Calcd. for C₂₁ H₁₇ NO₂ SF₆ : C, 54.66; H, 3.71; N, 3.04; Found: C,54.5; H, 3.81; N, 3.02.

Using the appropriate N-silyated halogenated ketone imine, the followingcompounds can be prepared following the procedures outlined above andillustrated in the preceding example.

                                      TABLE I                                     __________________________________________________________________________     ##STR12##                                                                    Ex.                                                                           No.                                                                              R.sub.1                                                                           R.sub.2                                                                            R.sub.3  R.sub.4   R.sub.6                                                                           m.p. (°C.)                          __________________________________________________________________________    1  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-CH.sub.3 Ophenyl                                                                     4-CH.sub.3 Ophenyl                                                                      H   87-90°                              2  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H   79-82°                              3  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-CH.sub.3 Sphenyl                                                                      H   109-110°                            4  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Clphenyl                                                                              H   68-72°                              5  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           phenyl   phenyl    H   65-67°                              6  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                        4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H   oil                                        7  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.2 H                                                                         4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H   oil                                        8  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-(CH.sub.3).sub.2 Nphenyl                                                              H                                              9  CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.2 H                                                                         4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Brphenyl                                                                              H                                              10 CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                       CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                        4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-CH.sub.3 SOphenyl                                                                     H                                              11 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-CH.sub.3 SO.sub.2phenyl                                                               H                                              12 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-NO.sub.2phenyl                                                                       4-Fphenyl H                                              13 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-CH.sub.3phenyl                                                                       4-CH.sub.3phenyl                                                                        H   82-83°                              14 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           phenyl   3,4-Cl.sub.2phenyl                                                                      H                                              15 CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                       CClFH                                                                              4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H                                              16 CF.sub.3                                                                          CCl.sub.2 H                                                                        4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H                                              17 CF.sub.3                                                                          CFCl.sub.2                                                                         4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H                                              18 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           2-Fphenyl                                                                              2-Fphenyl H   oil                                        19 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              2,4-F.sub.2phenyl                                                                       H                                              20 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              2,3-F.sub.2phenyl                                                                       H                                              21 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                        4-Fphenyl                                                                              2-F,3-Clphenyl                                                                          H                                              22 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              2-F,4-Clphenyl                                                                          H                                              23 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl CH.sub.3                                       24 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl n-C.sub.3 H.sub.7                              25 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           3-pyridyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H                                              26 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-Fphenyl                                                                              2-pyridyl H                                              27 CF.sub.3                                                                          CF.sub.3                                                                           4-pyridyl                                                                              4-Fphenyl H                                              __________________________________________________________________________

EXAMPLE 281-[4,5-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)thiophen-2-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethyl-N-methylethanamine

A solution of 2,3-bis(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene (5.4 g, 20 mmole) in 150ml diethyl ether/30 ml toluene was cooled to 10° and treated with 1.6Mn-butyl lithium (15 ml, 1.2 equiv.). The reaction mixture was heated atreflux for 1.5 hours, cooled to 0° and treated dropwise with a solutionof N-methyl hexafluoroacetone imine (4.3 g, 1.2 equiv.) in 10 ml diethylether. The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 hours at 0° and thenquenched with water.

The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate and the combinedorganics washed with brine, dried and concentrated on the rotaryevaporator. Chromatography on silica gel using the Waters Prep LC/System500 liquid chromatograph gave the title compound (1.9 g) as an oil.Infrared and proton NMR spectra were consistent with the assignedstructure. MS 451 (M⁺), 382 (M--CF₃).

Using the appropriate N-alkylated halogenated ketone imine, thefollowing compounds can be prepared following the procedures outlinedabove and illustrated in the preceding example.

                  TABLE II                                                        ______________________________________                                         ##STR13##                                                                    Ex.                                       m.p.                                No.R.sub.1                                                                            R.sub.2 R.sub.3    R.sub.4  R.sub.5                                                                             (°C.)                        ______________________________________                                        28CF.sub.3                                                                            CF.sub.3                                                                              4-Fphenyl  4-Fphenyl                                                                              CH.sub.3                                                                            oil                                 29CF.sub.3                                                                            CF.sub.2 H                                                                            4-Fphenyl  4-Fphenyl                                                                              CH.sub.3                                  30CF.sub.3                                                                            CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                           4-Fphenyl  4-Fphenyl                                                                              CH.sub.3                                  31CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                         CF.sub.2 Cl                                                                           4-Fphenyl  4-Fphenyl                                                                              C.sub.2 H.sub.5                           32CF.sub.3                                                                            CF.sub.3                                                                              phenyl     phenyl   C.sub.2 H.sub.5                           33CF.sub.3                                                                            CF.sub.3                                                                              4-Fphenyl  4-Fphenyl                                                                              n-C.sub.3 H.sub.7                         34CF.sub.3                                                                            CF.sub.3                                                                              4-Fphenyl  4-Fphenyl                                                                              i-C.sub.3 H.sub.7                         ______________________________________                                    

Dosage Forms

The anti-arthritic agents and/or analgesic agents of this invention canbe administered to treat arthritis and/or alleviate pain by any meansthat produces contact of the active agent with the agent's site ofaction in the body of a mammal. They can be administered by anyconventional means available for use in conjunction withpharmaceuticals; either as individual therapeutic agents or in acombination of therapeutic agents. They can be administered alone, butare generally administered with a pharmaceutical carrier selected on thebasis of the chosen route of administration and standard pharmaceuticalpractice.

The dosage administered will, of course, vary depending upon knownfactors such as the pharmacodynamic characteristics of the particularagent, and its mode and route of administration; age, health, and weightof the recipient; nature and extent of symptoms, kind of concurrenttreatment, frequency of treatment, and the effect desired. Usually adaily dosage of active ingredient can be about 0.1 to 100 milligrams perkilogram of body weight. Ordinarily 0.2 to 50, and preferably 0.5 to 25milligrams per kilogram per day given in divided doses 2 to 4 times aday or in sustained release form is effective to obtain desired results.

Dosage forms (compositions) suitable for internal administration containfrom about 1.0 milligrams to about 500 milligrams of active ingredientper unit. In these pharmaceutical compositions the active ingredientwill ordinarily be present in an amount of about 0.5-95% by weight basedon the total weight of the composition.

The active ingredient can be administered orally in solid dosage forms,such as capsules, tablets, and powders, or in liquid dosage forms, suchas elixirs, syrups, and suspensions. It can also be administeredparenterally, in sterile liquid dosage forms.

Gelatin capsules contain the active ingredient and powdered carriers,such as lactose, sucrose, mannitol, starch, cellulose derivatives,magnesium stearate, stearic acid, and the like. Similar diluents can beused to make compressed tablets. Both tablets and capsules can bemanufactured as sustained release products to provide for continuousrelease of medication over a period of hours. Compressed tablets can besugar coated or film coated to mask any unpleasant taste and protect thetablet from the atmosphere, or enteric coated for selectivedisintegration in the gastrointestinal tract.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration can contain coloring andflavoring to increase patient acceptance.

In general, water, a suitable oil, saline, aqueous dextrose (glucose),and related sugar solutions and glycols such as propylene glycol orpolyethylene glycols are suitable carriers for parenteral solutions.Solutions for parenteral administration contain preferably a watersoluble salt of the active ingredient, suitable stabilizing agents, andif necessary, buffer substances. Antioxidizing agents such as sodiumbisulfite, sodium sulfite, or ascorbic acid either alone or combined aresuitable stabilizing agents. Also used are citric acid and its salts andsodium EDTA. In addition parenteral solutions can contain preservatives,such as benzalkonium chloride, methyl or propyl paraben, andchlorobutanol.

Suitable pharmaceutical carriers are described in Remington'sPharmaceutical Sciences, E. W. Martin, a standard reference text in thisfield.

Useful pharmaceutical dosage forms for administration of the compoundsof this invention can be illustrated as follows:

Capsules

A large number of unit capsules are prepared by filling standardtwo-piece hard gelatin capsules each with 100 milligrams of powderedactive ingredient, 125 milligrams of lactose, 24 milligrams of talc, and6 milligrams magnesium stearate.

Capsules

A mixture of active ingredient in soybean oil is prepared and injectedby means of a positive displacement pump into gelatin to form softgelatin capsules containing 100 milligrams of the active ingredient. Thecapsules are washed in petroleum ether and dried.

Tablets

A large number of tablets are prepared by conventional procedures sothat the dosage unit is 100 milligrams of active ingredient, 0.2milligrams of colloidal silicon dioxide, 4 milligrams of magnesiumstearate, 275 milligrams of microcrystalline cellulose, 11 milligrams ofcornstarch and 98.8 milligrams of lactose. Appropriate coatings may beapplied to increase palatability or delay absorption.

Injectable

A parenteral composition suitable for administration by injection isprepared by stirring 1.5% by weight of active ingredient in 10% byvolume propylene glycol and water. The solution is made isotonic withsodium chloride and sterilized by commonly used techniques.

Suspension

An aqueous suspension is prepared for oral administration so that each 5milliliters contain 100 milligrams of finely divided active ingredient,200 milligrams of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, 5 milligrams of sodiumbenzoate, 1.0 grams of sorbitol solution, U.S.P., and 0.025 millilitersof vanillin.

Pharmaceutical Utility

A procedure for detecting and comparing the antiinflammatory activity ofcompounds in this series and standard drugs for which there is a goodcorrelation with human efficacy is the adjuvant-induced arthritis testin rats.

The test procedure employed for determining antiinflammatory activity isdescribed below.

Established Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats

Charles River Lewis male rats (130-150 grams) are injectedsubcutaneously in plantar area of the right hind paw with 0.1 ml ofadjuvant (Difco heatkilled, lyophilized Mycobacterium butyricumsuspended in mineral oil 5 mg/ml). 20 Non-arthritic controls areinjected with mineral oil. The animals are held for 2 weeks to allowdevelopment of arthritis. Paw volumes (uninjected, left hind paw) aremeasured and the adjuvant injected rats are culled and distributed totreatment groups of 10 of equal disease severity. Non-arthritic controlsare distributed to 2 groups of 10. The rats are given oral doses ofcompound or PVA-Acacia (Polyvinyl Alcohol 1%, Gum Acacia, U.S.P. 5%,Methylparaben 0.5%) (10 ml/kg) by gavage on that day and on the 6following days. One day after the last dose the paw volumes (uninjected,left hind paw) are measured using a Ugo Basile Volume Differential MeterModel 7101. ##EQU1##

Dose-response regression lines of the % decrease are plotted on semi-logpaper by visual fit and the ED50% decrease from control paw volume isdetermined by inspection.

Results

                  TABLE III                                                       ______________________________________                                                    Daily                                                             Compound    Oral Dose Percent Decrease From                                   Example No. (mg/kg)   Control Paw Volume                                      ______________________________________                                         1          27        47.sup.1                                                 4           9        37.sup.3                                                13          24        27.sup.2                                                18          81        41.sup.1                                                ______________________________________                                         .sup.1 p < 0.001 compared to control by Students "t" test.                    .sup.2 p < 0.05 compared to control by Students "t" test.                     .sup.3 p < 0.1 compared to control by Students "t" test.                 

                  TABLE IV                                                        ______________________________________                                        Compound                                                                      Example No.    ED.sub.50.sup.4 (mg/kg)                                        ______________________________________                                        2              1.3                                                            3              9                                                              5              17                                                             6              3.8                                                            7              10.5                                                           28             6.2                                                            Indomethacin   0.25                                                           Phenylbutazone 10                                                             Aspirin        270                                                            ______________________________________                                         .sup.4 ED.sub.50 = effective dose (mg/kg) for 50% decrease from control       paw volume.                                                              

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of the formula ##STR14## where R₁ andR₂ independently=CF₃, CF₂ H, CFCl₂, CF₂ Cl, CClFH or CCl₂ H;R₃ and R₄independently=pyridyl or ##STR15## where X=H, F, Cl, Br, NO₂, C₁ -C₂alkyl, OR₇, --N(R₇)₂ or R₇ S(O)_(n) ; where n=0, 1 or 2; Y=H, F or Clwith the proviso that when Y is F or Cl, then X is F, Cl or H; R₅ =H oralkyl of 1-3 carbons; R₆ =H or alkyl of 1-3 carbons; and R₇ =alkyl of1-2 carbons;or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof.2. A compound of claim 1 where R₆ =H.
 3. A compound of claim 2 whereR₁and R₂ independently=CF₃, CF₂ H, CFCl₂, CF₂ Cl, CClFH or CCl₂ H; R₃ andR₄ independently=pyridyl or ##STR16## where X=H, F, Cl, Br, NO₂, C₁ -C₂alkyl, OR₇, --N(R₇)₂ or R₇ S(O)_(n) ; where n=0, 1 or 2; Y=H, F or Clwith the proviso that when Y is F or Cl, then X is F or Cl; R₅ =H; andR₇ =alkyl of 1-2 carbons.
 4. A compound of claim 3 wherein at least oneof R₁ and R₂ =CF₃.
 5. A compound of claim 3 whereinR₃ and R₄independently= ##STR17## where X=H, F, Br, Cl, CH₃ O, (CH₃)₂ N, CH₃S(O)_(n) ; where n=0, 1 or 2; and Y=H.
 6. A compound of claim 3whereinat least one of R₁ and R₂ =CF₃ ; and R₃ and R₄ independently=##STR18## where X=H, F, Br, Cl, CH₃ O, (CH₃)₂ N, CH₃ S(O)_(n) ; wheren=0, 1 or 2; and Y=H.
 7. A compound of claim 3 wherein R₁ and R₂ =CF₃.8. A compound of claim 3 whereinR₃ and R₄ independently= ##STR19## whereX=H, F, Cl, CH₃ S or CH₃ O; and Y=H.
 9. A compound of claim 3 whereinR₁and R₂ =CF₃ ; and R₃ and R₄ independently= ##STR20## where X=F or CH₃ S;and Y=H.
 10. The compound of claim 2 which is4,5-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamine.11. The compound of claim 2 which is4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylthiophenyl)-α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-thiophenemethanamine.12. A pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of a suitablepharmaceutical carrier and an effective antiinflammatory amount of acompound of claim
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 2. 14. A pharmaceuticalcomposition consisting essentially of a suitable pharmaceutical carrierand an effective antiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
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 5. 17. A pharmaceuticalcomposition consisting essentially of a suitable pharmaceutical carrierand an effective antiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
 6. 18. Apharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of a suitablepharmaceutical carrier and an effective antiinflammatory amount of acompound of claim
 7. 19. A pharmaceutical composition consistingessentially of a suitable pharmaceutical carrier and an effectiveantiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
 8. 20. A pharmaceuticalcomposition consisting essentially of a suitable pharmaceutical carrierand an effective antiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
 9. 21. Apharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of a suitablepharmaceutical carrier and an effective antiinflammatory amount of thecompound of claim
 10. 22. A pharmaceutical composition consistingessentially of a suitable pharmaceutical carrier and an effectiveantiinflammatory amount of the compound of claim
 11. 23. A method oftreating inflammation in a mammal which comprises administering to themammal an antiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
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 6. 29. A method of treating inflammationin a mammal which comprises administering to the mammal anantiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
 7. 30. A method oftreating inflammation in a mammal which comprises administering to themammal an antiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
 8. 31. A methodof treating inflammation in a mammal which comprises administering tothe mammal an antiinflammatory amount of a compound of claim
 9. 32. Amethod of treating inflammation in a mammal which comprisesadministering to the mammal an antiinflammatory amount of the compoundof claim
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